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GCSE
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At
KS4 we continue to build on the work covered
at KS3 and the students follow the AQA
examinations.
The students have the potential to cover
one, two or three GCSEs, depending on how
they perform during their KS3 SATs. For
students to study the three separate
Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
they must achieve a good level 5 or better
in their KS3 tests. The courses cover the
same units as the GCSE core Science,
Additional Science plus one extra unit of
Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The AQA GCSE core Science is broken into six
units, two each of Biology, Chemistry and
Physics as well as a unit looking at the
skills that Scientists use in their work.
How Science Works: reviewing and extending
the skills developed at KS3 and looking at
the skills Scientists need in all areas
work.
Human Biology: This looks at the following
areas: co-ordination and control; healthy
eating; drug abuse and controlling
infectious disease.
Evolution and environment: Broken up into
the following areas: adaptation for
survival; variation; evolution; how people
affect the planet.
Products from rocks: broken into: rocks and
building; rocks and metals; crude oil.
Oils, Earth and atmosphere: broken into:
products from oil, plant oils, the changing
world.
Energy and energy resources: broken into:
heat transfer; using energy; electrical
energy; generating energy.
Radiation and the Universe: broken into:
electromagnetic waves; radioactivity; the
origins of the Universe.
Assessment of the course is carried out by
external examination as well as a
centre-assessed unit. The students can be
entered for examinations at the following
times: November; March or June in either
year 10 or year 11. The examination
comprises of 6 multiple choice objective
tests each of 30 minutes and worth 12.5% of
the total mark. The centre-assessed work is
based on normal class practical work and an
investigative skills assignment.
In year 11 the students may continue
studying a more academic science course
(GCSE Additional Science) or they may opt
for a more practical/skills based course
(GCSE Additional Applied Science). Guidance
will be given to students as to which course
is best suited to their ability.
- Details
of the scheme of work for year 11 will
follow shortly.
